Armistice Runner - Session 4 - Worksheet

In Session 4 of 'Armistice Runner', students delve into Chapters 7 and 8 with a series of discussion questions that explore the emotional landscape of families during The Great War. They ponder the coping mechanisms of families who lost their loved ones and examine the reasons behind Ernest's mother's insistence that a race should proceed despite the sombre times. Additionally, they consider Ernest's personal motivations for running the race. These questions aim to deepen students' understanding of the characters' experiences and the historical context of the story.

The session also includes a variety of reading and writing activities. Students are tasked with continuing timelines to track the events in the lives of Lily and Ernest, conducting character analysis, and engaging with reading comprehension exercises. They also focus on grammar and punctuation topics such as modal verbs, use of first and third person, verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, sentence starters, and the correct use of commas. A 'Words to Workshop' section provides a list of vocabulary words for students to explore. Writing opportunities are rich and varied, including diary entries from the perspective of Ernest's parents, newspaper reports on local boys in France, prayers for a character named Fred and his family, and poetry inspired by renowned war poets. Cross-curricular links are made with subjects such as science, history, geography, computing, art, design and technology, physical education, and personal, social, health, and economic education (PSHE), offering a holistic approach to learning that connects the themes of the book with broader educational goals.